Return of the Rev
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Tankfest at the Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset!
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Return of the Rev
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Been to the Tank Museum, and the nearby Monkey World
And?
LamieRobertson
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Been to the Tank Museum, and the nearby Monkey World
Me too.....when daughter was young....sigh
LamieRobertson
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lots of tanks and monkeys (not driving the tanks)
Tank Museum was worth the visit but I was about 10 years old
Went to Monkey World a few years ago, it's good.
Are you staying in Dorset?
Return of the Rev
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Tank Museum was worth the visit but I was about 10 years old
Went to Monkey World a few years ago, it's good.
Are you staying in Dorset?
Just overnight,nothing booked
I have a picture in my head now of the monkeys escaping and ending up in the Tank Museum
Barry Izbak
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Tankfest is bloody good.
Those huge Cheiftains bombing round the site was something to see.
They were like huge rally cars chucking up the mud. I was surprised how fast they went.
The museum is good on its own but seeing them in action is something else
Those huge Cheiftains bombing round the site was something to see.
They were like huge rally cars chucking up the mud. I was surprised how fast they went.
The museum is good on its own but seeing them in action is something else
Just overnight,nothing booked
Swanage and Corfe Castle is worth visiting if you are down that way.
newhaven seagull 85
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Went to the tank museum, an excellent day out.
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I have a picture in my head now of the monkeys escaping and ending up in the Tank Museum
The tigers would keep them out!
Seagull over Canaryland
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I had reason to visit the archive at Bovington a few years ago and confirm it is a very interesting museum, especially if heavy militaria is your thing.
The Tankfest demos are good too. I understand the working Tiger Tank is a thought provoking sight to be seen.
There is a live tank firing range nearby which added realism to the experience - I'm not sure if it is still active but current tanks used to be visible in action.
T.E. Lawrence's former home is close by.
I combined my visit to Bovington with a trip to the Royal Navy Air Service (RNAS) museum and archive at Yeovilton, which is also worth a good look.
As others suggest there are plenty of other local attractions to justify a visit.
The Tankfest demos are good too. I understand the working Tiger Tank is a thought provoking sight to be seen.
There is a live tank firing range nearby which added realism to the experience - I'm not sure if it is still active but current tanks used to be visible in action.
T.E. Lawrence's former home is close by.
I combined my visit to Bovington with a trip to the Royal Navy Air Service (RNAS) museum and archive at Yeovilton, which is also worth a good look.
As others suggest there are plenty of other local attractions to justify a visit.
Camicus
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Tankfest is awesome! If your into Tanks its the best event of the year
Cheshire Cat
The most curious thing..
Nitram
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- Jul 16, 2013
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Tank museum is great especially the German Tiger tank, that's how I remember it from being a nipper. Last time we were on holiday in the area I wanted to go but was out voted for Monkeyworld. Bad day to choose because of the weather they all decided to stay in hiding away. Kids and wife loved it, I hated it.
BRIGHT ON Q
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- Jul 5, 2003
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Well I never!! Been today to the museum, thought it was very good.
Awesome museum.
My company built http://virtual.tankmuseum.org <doesn't work on ipad>
Shudder to think how the poor *******s operated the very first ones, the engine is basically directly under your bollocks, and the armour only protects you if you're driving straight at the enemy..
My company built http://virtual.tankmuseum.org <doesn't work on ipad>
Shudder to think how the poor *******s operated the very first ones, the engine is basically directly under your bollocks, and the armour only protects you if you're driving straight at the enemy..
Spanish Seagulls
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Corfe Castle in the mist is beautiful. I have moved to Weymouth recently which is about half hour away and have been past a few times and it never fails to evoke daydreams of ancient times.
Monkey World do great work with rescued monkeys many of whom were pets!